Finding the Right Equipment for Every Material Handling Operation

Choosing the right forklift or material handling equipment is about more than comparing specifications on a page. Businesses depend on this equipment every day to move products, maintain productivity, keep employees working efficiently, and serve their customers.

That makes the manufacturer behind the equipment an important part of the decision.

Lift Solutions has spent more than 40 years helping businesses find equipment and warehouse solutions built around the demands of their individual operations. A major part of that approach is working with established equipment manufacturers that provide the performance, technology, reliability, and range of solutions today’s businesses need.

From Crown Lift Trucks to Hyundai and UniCarriers forklifts, along with a wide range of premium warehouse equipment partners, Lift Solutions gives businesses access to equipment solutions for applications ranging from a single pallet jack to an entire warehouse operation.

More Than Choosing a Forklift Brand

There is no single forklift that is right for every business.

A distribution center operating narrow aisles may have completely different equipment requirements than a manufacturing facility moving heavy materials. A company operating primarily indoors may prioritize electric equipment, while another business may need internal combustion equipment capable of working in demanding environments.

That is why equipment selection should begin with the application rather than the brand name.

Lift Solutions works with customers to evaluate factors including:

• Load capacity
• Lift height
• Aisle width
• Facility layout
• Indoor and outdoor operation
• Equipment utilization
• Number of shifts
• Battery and charging requirements
• Operator needs
• Long-term operating costs

Once those needs are understood, the right equipment can be matched to the operation.

Crown Lift Trucks

Crown is one of the most recognized names in material handling equipment, with equipment designed for applications throughout the warehouse.

Lift Solutions offers access to Crown equipment ranging from manual and electric pallet trucks to walkie stackers, order pickers, reach trucks, counterbalance forklifts, and other specialized warehouse equipment.

Crown’s equipment is known for its focus on innovation, ergonomics, efficiency, and equipment design.

For businesses operating high-volume warehouses or facilities where equipment is used throughout the day, those factors can have a meaningful impact on productivity and long-term operating costs.

Lift Solutions is a licensed dealer of Crown products in Nebraska, South Dakota, and parts of Iowa, allowing customers in those markets to combine Crown equipment with the local service and support provided by the Lift Solutions team.

Hyundai Forklifts

Hyundai provides another extensive range of material handling equipment available through Lift Solutions.

The Hyundai lineup includes electric and internal combustion forklifts as well as equipment designed for significantly heavier applications.

Depending on the application, businesses can choose from equipment such as:

• Electric pallet trucks
• Walkie stackers
• Stand-up counterbalance forklifts
• Three-wheel electric forklifts
• Four-wheel electric forklifts
• Reach trucks
• Order pickers
• Internal combustion cushion-tire forklifts
• Internal combustion pneumatic-tire forklifts
• High-capacity diesel forklifts
• High-capacity electric forklifts

This range allows Lift Solutions to address operations with very different material handling requirements.

For businesses moving especially heavy loads, Hyundai’s high-capacity equipment expands the types of applications Lift Solutions can help support.

UniCarriers Forklifts

UniCarriers provides another strong option for businesses looking for dependable industrial forklift equipment.

Its lineup includes electric warehouse equipment as well as internal combustion forklifts for a variety of applications.

Through Lift Solutions, businesses can evaluate UniCarriers equipment including pallet trucks, stackers, stand-up counterbalance forklifts, electric sit-down forklifts, and internal combustion equipment.

Having multiple equipment brands available is important because the best solution should be determined by how the equipment will actually be used.

Instead of forcing every application into one equipment line, Lift Solutions can help businesses compare available solutions and determine what makes the most sense for their facility, workload, and long-term goals.

Equipment Is Only Part of the Solution

A forklift may be at the center of many warehouse operations, but it is rarely the only equipment necessary to create an efficient facility.

Lift Solutions also works with industry-leading material handling manufacturers to provide warehouse solutions such as:

• Selective pallet racking
• Double-deep racking
• Drive-in and drive-through racking
• Push-back racking
• Pallet flow systems
• Pallet shuttle systems
• Cantilever racking
• Boltless and wide-span shelving
• Mezzanines
• Modular offices
• Material lifts and vertical reciprocating conveyors
• Battery handling equipment
• Safety and guarding products
• Ergonomic equipment
• Storage equipment
• Automation solutions

This broader range allows Lift Solutions to look beyond the forklift and consider how an entire facility functions.

Bringing Equipment and Warehouse Design Together

One of the advantages of working with a comprehensive material handling partner is the ability to evaluate equipment and warehouse infrastructure together.

Forklift selection can affect aisle widths.

Racking configuration can affect the type of forklift required.

Lift heights can influence equipment specifications.

Battery and charging requirements can influence facility planning.

Automation can change how products move throughout the building.

These systems are interconnected, and decisions made in one area can impact productivity elsewhere in the operation.

Lift Solutions provides warehouse layout and design services, including in-house AutoCAD capabilities, to help businesses develop solutions around the complete operation rather than individual pieces of equipment.

Supporting the Equipment After the Sale

Even the best equipment requires ongoing support.

Lift Solutions provides parts and service for all makes and models, giving businesses a resource for planned maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, tires, telematics, attachments, safety accessories, batteries, and other equipment needs.

Factory-trained technicians and continuing education help the Lift Solutions service team stay prepared to support the equipment businesses depend on every day.

This means the relationship does not end when a forklift is delivered.

Equipment selection, preventative maintenance, repairs, parts, operator training, fleet management, and long-term equipment planning can all become part of a larger strategy for keeping the operation productive.

New Equipment Is Not the Only Option

Not every business needs brand-new equipment.

Lift Solutions also maintains a broad selection of pre-owned forklifts and industrial equipment sourced through its rental fleet, industry partnerships, and equipment network.

Pre-owned equipment is inspected and serviced in-house, providing businesses with another option when balancing operational requirements and budget.

Rental equipment can provide additional flexibility for seasonal demand, temporary projects, equipment downtime, or businesses that need additional capacity without making an immediate long-term purchase.

Having new, pre-owned, and rental options allows Lift Solutions to recommend an equipment strategy based on what a customer actually needs rather than simply focusing on a new equipment sale.

Choosing Equipment Based on the Application

The number of available equipment options can make choosing a forklift more complicated than it initially appears.

Brand matters, but so do capacity, environment, utilization, operator needs, maintenance requirements, facility design, and long-term operating costs.

That is where working with an experienced material handling partner becomes valuable.

Lift Solutions can evaluate the application first and then help identify equipment from Crown, Hyundai, UniCarriers, and its broader network of material handling partners that fits the operation.

The result is a more strategic equipment decision built around how the business actually works.

More Than Equipment. A Complete Material Handling Partner.

For more than four decades, Lift Solutions has grown beyond simply providing forklifts.

Today, the company helps businesses address equipment, warehouse design, storage, service, rentals, fleet management, batteries, technology, automation, and other material handling needs.

The brands Lift Solutions works with are an important part of that capability.

By combining quality equipment from established manufacturers with local expertise, responsive service, and comprehensive warehouse solutions, Lift Solutions can help businesses build operations designed for productivity today and growth tomorrow.

For businesses across Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, and surrounding service coverage areas, Lift Solutions provides a single resource for evaluating equipment and building material handling solutions around the needs of the operation.lift